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- This application relates to a compact disc player and a method for controlling ejection of a compact disk from the compact disc player.
- Compact disc players are commonly used in mobile environments such as vehicles and boats for example.
- a compact disc player reads data contained in an optical surface of a compact disc and plays music or other sounds as instructed by the data read from the disc. It is desirable that the optical surface of the compact disc remain free of marks or scratches that may impair the compact disc players' ability to properly read the data contained in the optical surface.
- the compact disc player utilizes a motor to move an actuating device to eject a compact disc from the compact disc player through a slot in a face-plate of the compact disc player.
- temperature variations of the compact disc player can vary friction levels of mechanical components of the actuating device. For example, at relatively cold temperature levels an amount of friction between mechanical components of the actuating device can increase. Accordingly, during relatively cold temperature levels, a predetermined amount of time that the motor is energized may not be sufficient to move the compact disc to a desired ejection position. As a result, the compact disc may not protrude far enough from the face-plate of the compact disc player for a user to remove the compact disc therefrom.
- an amount of friction between mechanical components of the actuating device can decrease. Accordingly, during relatively hot temperature levels, a predetermined amount of time that the motor is energized may be greater than needed. As a result, the compact disc can protrude further than desired from the face-plate of the compact disc player and fall away from the compact disc player.
- a method for controlling ejection of a compact disc from a compact disc player in accordance with the exemplary embodiment includes generating a signal indicative of a temperature of the compact disc player utilizing a temperature sensor.
- the method further includes determining an ejection time interval value based on the signal, utilizing a controller.
- the method further includes energizing a motor coupled to a drive mechanism for a time internal corresponding to the ejection time interval value to induce the drive mechanism to move the compact disc to a predetermined position outwardly from the compact disc player, utilizing the controller.
- a compact disc player in accordance with another exemplary embodiment includes a temperature sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a temperature of the compact disc player utilizing a temperature sensor.
- the compact disc player further includes a controller operably communicating with the temperature sensor.
- the controller is configured to determine an ejection time interval value based on the signal.
- the controller is further configured to energize a motor coupled to a drive mechanism for a time internal corresponding to the ejection time interval value to induce the drive mechanism to move a compact disc to a predetermined position outwardly from a housing.
- the article of manufacture includes a computer storage medium having a computer program encoded therein for controlling ejection of a compact disc from a compact disc player.
- the computer storage medium includes code for receiving a signal indicative of a temperature of the compact disc player from a temperature sensor.
- the computer storage medium further includes code for determining an ejection time interval value based on the signal.
- the computer storage medium further includes code for energizing a motor coupled to a drive mechanism for a time internal corresponding to the ejection time interval value to induce the drive mechanism to move the compact disc to a predetermined position outwardly from the compact disc player.
- FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a compact disc player in accordance with an exemplary embodiment having a compact disc disposed therein;
- FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the compact disc player of FIG. 1 having a compact disc disposed in an ejection position relative to the compact disc player;
- FIG. 3 is a top view of a compact disc at the ejection position with respect to a face-plate of the compact disc player of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a method for controlling ejection of a compact disc from a compact disc player in accordance with another exemplary embodiment
- FIG. 5 is a graph of a curve illustrating ejection time interval values based on temperature values of the compact disc player
- FIG. 6 is a graph of a curve illustrating a nominal ejection time interval for the compact disc player.
- FIG. 7 is a graph of a curve illustrating offset ejection time interval values for the compact disc player based on temperature values of the compact disc player.
- the compact disc player 10 for reading data from a compact disc 12 is illustrated.
- the compact disc player 10 includes a housing 14 , a face-plate 16 , a motor 18 , a motor drive circuit 20 , drive gears 22 , 24 , a roller 26 , a guide pin 28 , an ejection switch 30 , a play switch 32 , a temperature sensor 33 , an ejection sensor 34 , an optical reader 35 , and a controller 36 .
- the housing 14 and the face-plate 16 are provided to enclose the other components of the compact disc player 10 .
- the face-plate 16 is disposed across an end of the housing 14 and includes an aperture 17 extending therethrough. During ejection of a compact disc 12 , a compact disc 12 is moved from an interior region of the housing 14 through the aperture 17 to a region exterior of the housing 14 .
- the motor drive circuit 20 is provided to generate signals for controlling operation of the motor 18 , in response to a control signal from the controller 36 .
- the motor 18 drives a drive mechanism to eject the compact disc 12 at least partially from the housing 14 .
- the motor 18 drives the drive gears 22 , 24 to rotate a roller 26 at a predetermined rotational speed for a predetermined time interval to eject the compact disc 12 from the housing 14 .
- the roller 26 contacts the bottom surface of the compact disc 12 to move the compact disc 12 toward the aperture 17 of the face-plate 16 and at least partially through the aperture 17 .
- the guide pin 28 is a stationary guide pin to assist in guiding the compact disc 12 toward the aperture 17 .
- the ejection switch 30 is provided to allow a user to induce the compact disc player 10 to eject the compact disc 12 therefrom.
- the ejection switch 30 can be moved to a closed operational position to induce the compact disc player 10 to eject the compact disc 12 therefrom.
- the ejection switch 30 is electrically coupled to the input/output (I/O) interface 44 of the controller 36 .
- the play switch 32 is provided to allow user to induce the compact disc player to read data from the compact disc 12 .
- the play switch 32 can be moved to a closed operational position to induce the compact disc player 10 to read data from the compact disc 12 .
- the play switch 32 is electrically coupled to the I/O interface 44 of the controller 36 .
- the temperature sensor 33 is provided to generate a signal indicative of a temperature of the compact disc player 10 .
- the temperature sensor 33 comprises a thermistor disposed within the housing 14 .
- the temperature sensor 33 is disposed external of the housing 14 .
- the temperature sensor 33 is electrically coupled to the I/O interface 44 of the controller 36 .
- the ejection sensor 34 is provided to detect when the compact disc 12 is moving through the aperture 17 of the face-plate 16 . In particular, the ejection sensor 34 generates a signal when the compact is 12 is detected moving proximate the aperture 17 of the face-plate 16 .
- the ejection sensor 34 is electrically coupled to the I/O interface 44 of the controller 36 .
- the optical reader 35 is disposed proximate the compact disc 12 for reading data from the compact disc 12 .
- the optical reader 35 reads data from the compact disc 12 in response to a control signal from the controller 36 .
- the optical reader 35 is electrically coupled to the I/O interface 44 of the controller 36 .
- the controller 36 is provided to control operation of the optical reader 35 and the motor drive circuit 20 .
- the controller 36 is provided to execute software algorithms for controlling operation of the motor 18 to eject the compact disc 12 from the housing 14 .
- the controller 36 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 38 , a read-only memory (ROM) 40 , a volatile memory such as a random access memory (RAM) 42 and the I/O interface 44 .
- the CPU 38 operably communicates with the ROM 40 , the RAM 42 , and the I/O interface 44 .
- the computer readable media including ROM 40 and RAM 42 may be implemented using any of a number of known memory devices such as PROMs, EPROMs, EEPROMS, flash memory or any other electric, magnetic, optical or combination memory device capable of storing data, some of which represent executable instructions used by the CPU 38 .
- the CPU 38 communicates via the I/O interface 44 with the optical reader 35 and the motor drive circuit 20 . Further, the CPU 38 receives signals via the I/O interface 44 from the ejection switch 30 , the play switch 32 , the ejection sensor 34 and the temperature sensor 34 .
- the compact disc 12 is provided to store data therein which can be read by the compact disc player 10 .
- the compact disc 12 includes a data storage portion 60 and a lead-in ring 62 .
- the data storage portion 60 is configured to store data therein and surrounds the lead-in ring 62 .
- the lead-in ring 62 is utilized to contact a roller for rotating the compact disc 12 when reading data from the compact disc 12 .
- the lead-in ring 62 includes an aperture 64 extending therethrough. The aperture 64 is provided to allow a user to remove the compact disc 12 from the compact disc player when at least the aperture 64 is exposed external of the face-plate 16 and the housing 14 .
- a front edge 68 of the compact disc 12 should be a distance “D” away from an outer surface 69 of the face-plate 16 , which is a desired ejection position.
- temperature variations of the compact disc player 10 can vary an amount of friction between mechanical components of the compact disc player 10 .
- the mechanical components therein have a relatively high amount of friction therebetween.
- the mechanical components therein have a relatively low amount of friction therebetween.
- the method can be implemented utilizing software algorithms stored within a memory of the controller 36 .
- step 80 the controller 36 makes a determination as to whether the play switch 32 has been actuated. If the value of step 80 equals “yes”, the method advances to step 82 . Otherwise, the method returns to step 80 .
- the temperature sensor 33 generates a signal indicative of a temperature of the compact disc player 10 in response to the actuation of the play switch 32 .
- the controller 36 receives the temperature signal and determines a temperature value based on the temperature signal, and stores the temperature value in a memory 42 .
- step 88 the controller 36 makes a determination as to whether the ejection switch 30 has been actuated. If the value of step 88 equals “yes”, the method advances to step 90 . Otherwise, the method returns to step 80 .
- step 90 the controller 36 makes a determination as to whether the ejection sensor 34 detects movement of the compact disc 12 . If the value of step 90 equals “yes”, the method advances to step 92 . Otherwise, the method returns to step 90 .
- controller 36 At step 92 , controller 36 generates a signal to induce a motor drive circuit 20 to energize a motor 18 coupled to a drive mechanism for a time internal corresponding to the ejection time interval value (ET), to induce the drive mechanism to move the compact disc 12 to a predetermined position outwardly from the compact disc player 10 .
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- the method for controlling ejection of a compact disc 12 from the compact disc player 10 can be embodied in the form of computer-implemented software algorithms and apparatuses for practicing those processes.
- the method is embodied in computer program code executed by one or more elements.
- the present method may be embodied in the form of computer program code containing instructions stored in tangible media, such as floppy diskettes, CD-ROMs, hard drives, flash memory, or any other computer-readable storage medium, wherein, when the computer program code is loaded into and executed by a computer, the computer becomes an apparatus for practicing the invention.
- the method for controlling ejection of a compact disc 12 from the compact disc player 10 can be implemented utilizing circuit components and electronic circuitry, instead of software algorithms implemented by the controller 36 .
- the compact disc player 10 and the method for controlling ejection of the compact disc 12 from the compact disc player 10 provide a substantial advantage over other systems and methods.
- the compact disc player 10 utilizes a temperature sensor to measure a temperature of the compact disc player 10 and thereafter calculates an ejection time interval for ejecting the compact disc 12 therefrom, based on the temperature. Thereafter, a motor can be energized for the ejection time interval to move the compact disc 12 to a desired ejection position even when the compact disc player 10 is exposed to temperature levels over a relatively large temperature range.
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- The application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional application Ser. No. 60/652,285, filed Feb. 11, 2005, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference thereto.
- This application relates to a compact disc player and a method for controlling ejection of a compact disk from the compact disc player.
- Compact disc players are commonly used in mobile environments such as vehicles and boats for example. A compact disc player reads data contained in an optical surface of a compact disc and plays music or other sounds as instructed by the data read from the disc. It is desirable that the optical surface of the compact disc remain free of marks or scratches that may impair the compact disc players' ability to properly read the data contained in the optical surface.
- The compact disc player utilizes a motor to move an actuating device to eject a compact disc from the compact disc player through a slot in a face-plate of the compact disc player. Further, temperature variations of the compact disc player can vary friction levels of mechanical components of the actuating device. For example, at relatively cold temperature levels an amount of friction between mechanical components of the actuating device can increase. Accordingly, during relatively cold temperature levels, a predetermined amount of time that the motor is energized may not be sufficient to move the compact disc to a desired ejection position. As a result, the compact disc may not protrude far enough from the face-plate of the compact disc player for a user to remove the compact disc therefrom. Further, for example, at relatively hot temperature levels an amount of friction between mechanical components of the actuating device can decrease. Accordingly, during relatively hot temperature levels, a predetermined amount of time that the motor is energized may be greater than needed. As a result, the compact disc can protrude further than desired from the face-plate of the compact disc player and fall away from the compact disc player.
- A method for controlling ejection of a compact disc from a compact disc player in accordance with the exemplary embodiment is provided. The method includes generating a signal indicative of a temperature of the compact disc player utilizing a temperature sensor. The method further includes determining an ejection time interval value based on the signal, utilizing a controller. The method further includes energizing a motor coupled to a drive mechanism for a time internal corresponding to the ejection time interval value to induce the drive mechanism to move the compact disc to a predetermined position outwardly from the compact disc player, utilizing the controller.
- A compact disc player in accordance with another exemplary embodiment is provided. The compact disc player includes a temperature sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a temperature of the compact disc player utilizing a temperature sensor. The compact disc player further includes a controller operably communicating with the temperature sensor. The controller is configured to determine an ejection time interval value based on the signal. The controller is further configured to energize a motor coupled to a drive mechanism for a time internal corresponding to the ejection time interval value to induce the drive mechanism to move a compact disc to a predetermined position outwardly from a housing.
- An article of manufacture in accordance with another exemplary embodiment is provided. The article of manufacture includes a computer storage medium having a computer program encoded therein for controlling ejection of a compact disc from a compact disc player. The computer storage medium includes code for receiving a signal indicative of a temperature of the compact disc player from a temperature sensor. The computer storage medium further includes code for determining an ejection time interval value based on the signal. The computer storage medium further includes code for energizing a motor coupled to a drive mechanism for a time internal corresponding to the ejection time interval value to induce the drive mechanism to move the compact disc to a predetermined position outwardly from the compact disc player.
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FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a compact disc player in accordance with an exemplary embodiment having a compact disc disposed therein; -
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the compact disc player ofFIG. 1 having a compact disc disposed in an ejection position relative to the compact disc player; -
FIG. 3 is a top view of a compact disc at the ejection position with respect to a face-plate of the compact disc player ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a method for controlling ejection of a compact disc from a compact disc player in accordance with another exemplary embodiment; -
FIG. 5 is a graph of a curve illustrating ejection time interval values based on temperature values of the compact disc player; -
FIG. 6 is a graph of a curve illustrating a nominal ejection time interval for the compact disc player; and -
FIG. 7 is a graph of a curve illustrating offset ejection time interval values for the compact disc player based on temperature values of the compact disc player. - Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , acompact disc player 10 for reading data from acompact disc 12 is illustrated. Thecompact disc player 10 includes ahousing 14, a face-plate 16, amotor 18, amotor drive circuit 20,drive gears roller 26, aguide pin 28, anejection switch 30, aplay switch 32, atemperature sensor 33, anejection sensor 34, anoptical reader 35, and acontroller 36. - The
housing 14 and the face-plate 16 are provided to enclose the other components of thecompact disc player 10. The face-plate 16 is disposed across an end of thehousing 14 and includes anaperture 17 extending therethrough. During ejection of acompact disc 12, acompact disc 12 is moved from an interior region of thehousing 14 through theaperture 17 to a region exterior of thehousing 14. - The
motor drive circuit 20 is provided to generate signals for controlling operation of themotor 18, in response to a control signal from thecontroller 36. In response to the signals from thecircuit 20, themotor 18 drives a drive mechanism to eject thecompact disc 12 at least partially from thehousing 14. In particular, themotor 18 drives thedrive gears roller 26 at a predetermined rotational speed for a predetermined time interval to eject thecompact disc 12 from thehousing 14. During rotation of theroller 26, theroller 26 contacts the bottom surface of thecompact disc 12 to move thecompact disc 12 toward theaperture 17 of the face-plate 16 and at least partially through theaperture 17. Theguide pin 28 is a stationary guide pin to assist in guiding thecompact disc 12 toward theaperture 17. - The
ejection switch 30 is provided to allow a user to induce thecompact disc player 10 to eject thecompact disc 12 therefrom. In particular, theejection switch 30 can be moved to a closed operational position to induce thecompact disc player 10 to eject thecompact disc 12 therefrom. Theejection switch 30 is electrically coupled to the input/output (I/O)interface 44 of thecontroller 36. - The
play switch 32 is provided to allow user to induce the compact disc player to read data from thecompact disc 12. In particular, theplay switch 32 can be moved to a closed operational position to induce thecompact disc player 10 to read data from thecompact disc 12. Theplay switch 32 is electrically coupled to the I/O interface 44 of thecontroller 36. - The
temperature sensor 33 is provided to generate a signal indicative of a temperature of thecompact disc player 10. In one exemplary embodiment, thetemperature sensor 33 comprises a thermistor disposed within thehousing 14. In another exemplary embodiment, thetemperature sensor 33 is disposed external of thehousing 14. Thetemperature sensor 33 is electrically coupled to the I/O interface 44 of thecontroller 36. - The
ejection sensor 34 is provided to detect when thecompact disc 12 is moving through theaperture 17 of the face-plate 16. In particular, theejection sensor 34 generates a signal when the compact is 12 is detected moving proximate theaperture 17 of the face-plate 16. Theejection sensor 34 is electrically coupled to the I/O interface 44 of thecontroller 36. - The
optical reader 35 is disposed proximate thecompact disc 12 for reading data from thecompact disc 12. In particular, theoptical reader 35 reads data from thecompact disc 12 in response to a control signal from thecontroller 36. Theoptical reader 35 is electrically coupled to the I/O interface 44 of thecontroller 36. - The
controller 36 is provided to control operation of theoptical reader 35 and themotor drive circuit 20. In particular, thecontroller 36 is provided to execute software algorithms for controlling operation of themotor 18 to eject thecompact disc 12 from thehousing 14. Thecontroller 36 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 38, a read-only memory (ROM) 40, a volatile memory such as a random access memory (RAM) 42 and the I/O interface 44. TheCPU 38 operably communicates with theROM 40, theRAM 42, and the I/O interface 44. The computer readablemedia including ROM 40 andRAM 42 may be implemented using any of a number of known memory devices such as PROMs, EPROMs, EEPROMS, flash memory or any other electric, magnetic, optical or combination memory device capable of storing data, some of which represent executable instructions used by theCPU 38. TheCPU 38 communicates via the I/O interface 44 with theoptical reader 35 and themotor drive circuit 20. Further, theCPU 38 receives signals via the I/O interface 44 from theejection switch 30, theplay switch 32, theejection sensor 34 and thetemperature sensor 34. - Referring to
FIG. 3 , thecompact disc 12 is provided to store data therein which can be read by thecompact disc player 10. Thecompact disc 12 includes adata storage portion 60 and a lead-in ring 62. Thedata storage portion 60 is configured to store data therein and surrounds the lead-in ring 62. The lead-in ring 62 is utilized to contact a roller for rotating thecompact disc 12 when reading data from thecompact disc 12. The lead-in ring 62 includes anaperture 64 extending therethrough. Theaperture 64 is provided to allow a user to remove thecompact disc 12 from the compact disc player when at least theaperture 64 is exposed external of the face-plate 16 and thehousing 14. As shown, when thecompact disc 12 is ejected from the face-plate 16, afront edge 68 of thecompact disc 12 should be a distance “D” away from anouter surface 69 of the face-plate 16, which is a desired ejection position. - Before providing a detailed description of a method for controlling ejection of a
compact disc 12 from thecompact disc player 10, a general overview of the theory behind the method will now be explained. As noted above, temperature variations of thecompact disc player 10 can vary an amount of friction between mechanical components of thecompact disc player 10. For example, when thecompact disc player 10 is operated at relatively cold temperature levels, the mechanical components therein have a relatively high amount of friction therebetween. Thus, during relatively cold temperature levels, it would be desirable to increase the ejection time interval when moving thecompact disc 12 toward a desired ejection position to ensure that thecompact disc 12 is moved to the desired ejection position. Alternately, for example, when thecompact disc player 10 is operated in relatively hot temperature levels, the mechanical components therein have a relatively low amount of friction therebetween. Thus, during relatively hot temperature levels, it would be desirable to decrease the ejection time interval to ensure that thecompact disc 12 is moved to the desired ejection position. - Referring to
FIG. 4 , a method for controlling ejection of acompact disc 12 from thecompact disc player 10 will now be explained. In one exemplary embodiment, the method can be implemented utilizing software algorithms stored within a memory of thecontroller 36. - At
step 80, thecontroller 36 makes a determination as to whether theplay switch 32 has been actuated. If the value ofstep 80 equals “yes”, the method advances to step 82. Otherwise, the method returns to step 80. - At
step 82, thetemperature sensor 33 generates a signal indicative of a temperature of thecompact disc player 10 in response to the actuation of theplay switch 32. - At
step 84, thecontroller 36 receives the temperature signal and determines a temperature value based on the temperature signal, and stores the temperature value in amemory 42. - At
step 86, thecontroller 36 determines an ejection time interval value (ET) based on the temperature value, utilizing the following equation:
ET=NET+OET, where - (NET) corresponds to a nominal ejection time value; and
- (OET) corresponds to an offset ejection time value which is a function of the temperature value. Referring to
FIGS. 5-7 , curves representing exemplary values of (ET), (NET), and (OET) are illustrated. In particular, acurve 102 illustrates that the nominal ejection time value (NET) of thecompact disc player 10 can be substantially constant over a predetermined temperature range. Further, acurve 104 illustrates that the offset ejection time value (OET) can increase as a temperature of thecompact disc player 10 decreases. Finally, a curve 106 illustrates that the ejection time value (ET) can increase as a temperature of thecompact disc player 10 decreases. - Referring again to
FIG. 4 , atstep 88, thecontroller 36 makes a determination as to whether theejection switch 30 has been actuated. If the value ofstep 88 equals “yes”, the method advances to step 90. Otherwise, the method returns to step 80. - At
step 90, thecontroller 36 makes a determination as to whether theejection sensor 34 detects movement of thecompact disc 12. If the value ofstep 90 equals “yes”, the method advances to step 92. Otherwise, the method returns to step 90. - At
step 92,controller 36 generates a signal to induce amotor drive circuit 20 to energize amotor 18 coupled to a drive mechanism for a time internal corresponding to the ejection time interval value (ET), to induce the drive mechanism to move thecompact disc 12 to a predetermined position outwardly from thecompact disc player 10. Afterstep 92, the method is exited. - As described above, the method for controlling ejection of a
compact disc 12 from thecompact disc player 10 can be embodied in the form of computer-implemented software algorithms and apparatuses for practicing those processes. In an exemplary embodiment, the method is embodied in computer program code executed by one or more elements. The present method may be embodied in the form of computer program code containing instructions stored in tangible media, such as floppy diskettes, CD-ROMs, hard drives, flash memory, or any other computer-readable storage medium, wherein, when the computer program code is loaded into and executed by a computer, the computer becomes an apparatus for practicing the invention. - It should be noted that in an alternate exemplary embodiment, the method for controlling ejection of a
compact disc 12 from thecompact disc player 10 can be implemented utilizing circuit components and electronic circuitry, instead of software algorithms implemented by thecontroller 36. - The
compact disc player 10 and the method for controlling ejection of thecompact disc 12 from thecompact disc player 10 provide a substantial advantage over other systems and methods. In particular, thecompact disc player 10 utilizes a temperature sensor to measure a temperature of thecompact disc player 10 and thereafter calculates an ejection time interval for ejecting thecompact disc 12 therefrom, based on the temperature. Thereafter, a motor can be energized for the ejection time interval to move thecompact disc 12 to a desired ejection position even when thecompact disc player 10 is exposed to temperature levels over a relatively large temperature range. - While the invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed for carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims. Moreover, the use of the terms first, second, etc. do not denote any order or importance, but rather the terms first, second, etc. are used to distinguish one element from another. Furthermore, the use of the terms a, an, etc. do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item.
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